Full-time experienced tour leader who will be with you throughout the whole trip,

Full ATOL protection.

Trip start / finish

Glasgow / Glasgow

Group size

min: 6, max: 14 people

What`s not included

Travel insurance and diving insurance (DAN recommended),

Additional dives not included in the price or boat diving,

Hire of the diving equipment (full set costs 75 Euro per 10 dives).

Diving Adventure in Malta

Countries: Malta
Duration: 8 days
Trip code: MAL12

The Maltese islands offer some of the best diving in the Mediterranean. The rocky coastline is surrounded by clear unpolluted waters. With a geographical location, wonderful diving sites, stunning landscapes, sunny weather and 7,000 years of fascinating history, Malta is a perfect destination for your holiday. Here you can dive to discover and explore the lively marine life of the crystal clear water for an experience of a lifetime. Whatever your diving interest or level of experience is you can explore historical wrecks, natural reefs, and see a variety of marine life in unique underwater landscapes. With so many dive sites around Malta, and day trips by boat to the islands of Comino and Gozo, the adventures are endless.

Glasgow - Malta - Glasgow

Trip itinerary

Day 1 - Glasgow/London - Valleta - St. Paul's BayDepart from Glasgow to Valletta. Travellers arrive to Valletta where the tour leader waits for the group. Transfert from the airport to hotel. In the afternoon there is time to relax.

Day 2/6 - Malta (5 breakfasts / 5 dinners)Maltese islands offer lots of beautiful dive sites. During the next 5 days we will explore different places around the islands (10 dives package included in the price). Most of the diving is shore based, so we drive to the various dive locations based on the sea conditions of the day. This is also a great way to get to see the site in Malta, other than just the diving. The dives can be a selection of reef, wrecks or cavern dives, depending on your preference. Below we present a few of the most popular wrecks:

The Rozi was a 40 metre long tugboat purposefully sunk in 1991 as a submarine tourist attraction for Captain Morgan's Underwater Safari Tours. The wreck sits straight on the sandy seabed, undamaged except for the engine, propellers and rudders which were removed before sinking This is one of the most popular dive sites on the Maltese Islands . The ship is surrounded by the huge number of coloured fish which attract divers. The maximum depth of this dive is 36 metres.Minimum certification: Advanced Average depth: 30 m

P29 was the former German Kondor-class minesweeper. The ship was built by Peenewerft shipyard for the German Navy and later served with the Armed Forces of Malta for over 12 years where it was involved in several patrol and border control operations. P29 was intentionally scuttled off Cirkewwa in Malta, just opposite the ferry terminal, on 14 August 2007. The wreck lies stern towards shore and is 52 m long and is located at a depth of 37 m, with the top of the mast reaching 21 m. Minimum certification: AdvancedAverage depth: 30 m

The Um El Faroud was a Libyan wreck built in 1969. It was a gas tanker that was being worked on in a Maltese dry dock when a gas explosion on board killed 9 Maltese dockyard workers in February 1995. 3 years after the accident, the ship was moved to its current position where it was scuttled for use as another divers’ attraction. The Um El Faroud weighs 10,000 tons and was 115 metres long. Nowadays the wreck is broken in two large chunks, after a severe storm hit. Minimum certification: AdvancedAverage depth: 30 m

HMS Maori served with the Mediterranean Fleet, which was involved in the hunt and destruction of German battleship Bismarck in May 1941. Maori was attacked by German aircraft and sank at her moorings in the Malta Grand Harbour in February 1942 with the loss of one person. Located 70 metres from shore close to the main harbour of Valetta next to St Elmo’s fort is now a popular, historical dive site. Maori lies on the sandy bottom at a depth of around 18 metres. Her guns were removed. The bows and stern are gone, however part of the raised bridge is still there. Divers find there lots of different fish and other creatures such as octopus and sea horses.Minimum certification: Open WaterAverage depth: 18 m

Day 7 - MaltaToday you have free time to explore on your own amazing Malta or you can relax on one of the beautiful beaches. Your leader can help organise any activities that you would like to do.

Day 8 - Valletta - Glasgow/London
Today will be the last day of your diving trip and you will have time to spend at your leisure, exploring Malta on your own, before transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United Kingdom.

Special offer for our divers.
Fancy doing your Advanced Open Water? Use 5 dives from your 10 dive package and you will complete you Advanced Open Water in super price!

Accommodation:Hotel:Topaz 4* is a hotel complex situated in the popular resort of Bugibba, Malta. The hotel facilities include a small indoor and an outdoor swimming pool for adults and children, restaurants and bars, a sauna, a jacuzzi and a games room, among others. The hotel is within a short distance from the beach and our dive centre, 1 km from the town centre and approximately 17 km from the airport.

Travellers wishing to participate in trips organised by BAT Adventure, must ensure that they have a valid and adequate insurance policy. This must cover the cost of all medical expenses, including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, booking cancellation or curtailment, baggage and personal effects.

When purchasing your policy you should check that the insurance covers all your destinations and is valid for the duration of your stay. Additionally it must cover any specific activities you may choose to do. For example: winter sports, scuba diving or white water rafting. Furthermore the insurance should pay for all or part of your treatment in all countries and repatriate you if necessary. It is important that you carry certification of all documents with you during your trip. Please ensure that you pay particular attention to the exclusions written in your policy to ensure that you are fully protected at all times.

BAT Adventure in partnership with World Nomands offer very comprehensive Travel Insurance. To get a quote please use the form below.

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Every European Union resident is entitled to free or subsidised health care when visiting countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. The EEA consists of the European Union member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

The card enables you to access health care that you may require during your trip due to either illness or through accident. It also covers you for pre-existing conditions. You may be entitled to receive your care/treatment at a reduced cost or free. You can get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) free of charge by:

You can apply for yourself or on behalf of your partner and any of your children who are under 19 and in full-time education. If you are under 16, your parent or guardian will have to apply for you. You will need to provide a name, date of birth and national insurance number for each person. Your card will normally arrive within seven days.

The tours have been specially designed and, taking into account the group, optimally chosen for an event. Persons choosing the above form of flight will be met with their tour leader on the first day at the airport.
Due to the limited availability of seats, we recommend that you purchase your trip on the route offered by BAT Adventure at the time of booking or contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Some customers may also choose alternative forms of flight on any route or use those from other carriers.

Most airlines offer a choice of seats which can be requested from the time of booking up until a few days before departure date. In the case of special preferences, please contact our Customer Service Centre, where our consultants will be happy to meet your requirements. It should be noted that some requests may not be fulfilled, especially in the case of the emergency exit seats, where some airlines will allocate these in advance of travel, others will only give them out at airport check-in or to travellers who have paid extra for them.

When you have purchased a tour with international flight (group flight from BAT Adventure), all transfers to and from the airport are included in the price of the service. When you purchase a tour on a land only basis (without international flight); you take the responsibility of getting to the starting point of the tour yourself. Generally, the starting point of the tour will be the first night’s accommodation.

During the trip we will travel on local transport. All transport and flights on internal routes are included in the price. It is important that you give us your passport details at the time of booking in order to purchase the tickets for you. If you renew your document before travel, you must provide us with the new data as soon as possible. Internal airline tickets are forwarded locally to the participant prior to the flight departure.

On each trip you are accompanied by an experienced Tour Leader, who will ensure the accurate and safe course of travel. The group leader will provide participants with accommodation and arrange transport. The Tour Leader will recommend local dining, where at an affordable price, you can try the local cuisine. Your Tour Leader has a wealth of knowledge about places to visit including the historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. Nevertheless, during the various excursions you are accompanied by a local licensed guide who will provide you with their experience and knowledge of the places we visit.

If you are travelling singly we do everything we can during our tour to make you feel welcome and have fun within the group. Our priority is not to charge anybody any single supplement. Everyone has the right to travel without paying a higher price. Single travellers joining group tours are paired in twin accommodation with another person of the same sex for the duration of the trip.

What you need to take depends on the type of trip you have chosen and the countries you are going to visit. We recommend that you pack as lightly as possible as you are expected to carry your own luggage. We suggest bringing a backpack or small medium sized duffel bag and keeping the weight between 10-12kg. Suitcases are not recommended.

Below we present a checklist of items which particular attention should be given in preparation for the trip.

All participants with pre-existing health problems are required to fill out and submit the Medical Form. This questionnaire can be completed on-line or downloaded and sent by email or can be printed and post to our office within 30 days before the date of commencement of journey. Please download the Medical Form or complete on-line.

Why do I need to fill in this form?
Some adventure trips are organised to parts of the world where there may be limited access to medical care. Although serious health complications happen rarely, we prefer to be prepared. For this reason, this information could help us to take action in emergency situations. Generally our excursions are for people with good health, to ensure safety for all travellers.
In addition, all travellers visiting Antarctica are obliged by the International Association of Tour Operators organise expeditions to the white continent (IAATO) to provide data and contact information necessary in the event of unforeseeable random events.

What happens if you are not able to fill in a medical form?
If you make a booking and refuse to complete the essential medical forms electronically or by paper form within 30 days from the date of commencement of the journey, BAT Adventure reserves the right to consider cancellation of your trip as set out in the terms and conditions which can be found within Booking Terms and Conditions.

Why fill in the medical form?
It is very important for your own health and safety to provide complete and reliable answers to all questions contained in a medical form. It is rare that any traveller has been denied a place to travel for medical reasons. Nevertheless, in the event of a serious illness, the data provided may prove crucial.

All visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Please note that visa regulations can change and are dependent upon the nationality of the traveller and the destination they are travelling to. You may wish to arrange a visa yourself or have a travel agency arrange this on your behalf. For more up to date information on specific visas for the country you intend to visit, please contact its Embassy or Consulate or check the website of your Government's Foreign Ministry.

It is the responsibility of each individual traveller to check that all travel documents are accurate and up to date before and during the journey. Citizens of the European Union must have a passport valid for six months after the date of your scheduled flight home. If you are not a European Union citizen, other regulations may apply to you and you should check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the country which you intend to visit. Tours organised by BAT Adventure often contain internal flights ; therefore we need your passport details at the time of booking in order to process the tickets for you. If you need to renew your passport after you have booked, you should advise us of the new details as soon as possible to allow us to update the data. You may be required to take your old documents with you to ensure the validity of the trip.

The information included in the trip details document has been prepared with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the tour operator. This offer is valid to 31st December 2013.